Mainframe Datacom Engineer

Company Description

Who is HelloKindred?

HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better. We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers – connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.

Job Description

Work Setup: Remote, Mexico-aligned working hours
Contract End Date / Length: 30 November 2026 (expected to be extended)
Rate: £623–£674
Languages: English; Spanish preferred

Our client is looking for a Mainframe Datacom Engineer to provide hands-on BAU support and technical ownership of an existing CA Datacom environment on IBM z/OS. The role runs alongside a wider modernisation programme and focuses on maintaining and supporting the current Datacom estate, rather than production monitoring or a Datacom-to-DB2 migration.

What you will do:

• Administer and maintain Broadcom Datacom databases on z/OS.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve Datacom database issues independently.
• Carry out backup, restore and recovery, and database administration and structuring.
• Diagnose and resolve database and query performance issues.
• Perform and support Datacom fixes, patching, patch validation and maintenance.
• Provide Datacom technical consultancy and support to applications and users.
• Carry out root cause analysis and implement permanent fixes.
• Take ownership of BAU Datacom activities transferred from the existing team.
• Work with application, operations and infrastructure teams to maintain service stability.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation and operational procedures.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong hands-on Broadcom Datacom or CA Datacom DBA experience.
• A proven ability to diagnose and fix Datacom issues, not only monitor and escalate them.
• Strong experience in backup and recovery, database administration, restoration and performance or query tuning.
• Hands-on Datacom patching, maintenance and system programming experience.
• Strong IBM z/OS and JCL knowledge.
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale production Datacom environments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal training or supervision.
• Strong troubleshooting, analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work Mexico-aligned hours.

Preferred:

• Spanish language capability, particularly for working with Spanish-speaking users and team members.
• CICS, COBOL and wider mainframe application knowledge.
• Banking or financial services experience.
• Db2 knowledge (advantageous, not required).
• Experience in regulated enterprise environments.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Broadcom or CA Datacom DBA experience.
• Strong IBM z/OS and JCL knowledge.
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale production Datacom environments.
• English fluency, with Spanish preferred.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based, without requiring employer sponsorship.

HelloKindred is committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and role-related requirements.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.